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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Choosing the right school to accommodate your child’s needs could be a daunting task, whether you are relocating across oceans or you live in proximity to clusters of schools here in Chiang Mai. Our admissions process is straightforward and convenient. We have three (3) Tracks for the Admissions Process, depending on which grade level your child is entering: Elementary (K–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).
Please follow the chart below for specific information and steps to guide you through the process.
Applications for the 23/24 academic year have closed. Our deadline for applications was May 1st, 2023. Please contact us again in August 2023 if you’d like to be considered for Semester 2 of the 2023-24 school year. Please send your inquiries directly to admissions@gisthailand.org.
All parents wishing to apply for their children after May 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If your child is receiving learning support services, speech, and language therapy, occupational therapy, or any other support services for learning, behavior, or wellness – Please let us know before you start this process. We will communicate with you about your child’s particular needs and let you know what documentation to include in your child’s application. There may be additional steps involved.
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GIS ADMISSIONS (Grade K–5)
STEP 1 – PRE-APPLICATION
Email the Admissions Coordinator at admissions@gisthailand.org and inquire about openings.
Pre-screening Interview, Reading and Writing Sample
- 10-20 minute interview
- 15-20 minute reading and writing sample.
- For non-native English speakers, this also helps determine basic English proficiency and grade-level eligibility.
Official Elementary Principal Interview
- This includes a 20-minute interview with the Elementary Principal and is usually scheduled in February and March.
STEP 2 – APPLICATION
New Student Application – 2,000 Baht Fee
- We must receive all required documentation and payment before we can process an application.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
- Students’ eligibility for enrollment will be reviewed based on documentation submitted by their parents/guardians and references.
- Wait Pool Applicants – Applicants of Non-Partner organizations may be placed in a Wait Pool to be evaluated in April. Our seats in each grade level are limited and Partner NGOs have priority.
- Decisions on applicants placed in the Wait Pool will be made at the beginning of May based on the information in their application portfolio. Our Admission Coordinator can explain more about this process if needed.
**See below the requirements for completing the New Student Application.**
Entrance Exams – 3,000 Baht Fee
- Grades K-1 (KRA/G1RA) – All prospective students applying for Kindergarten and Grade 1 are required to take the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Readiness Assessment. Scheduling is done through the Admissions Office.
- Grades 2 – 5: U.S. Standardized Test – Required for all incoming students applying for grades 2-5. If a student does not have scores, a test can be scheduled with our Admissions Office.
- All Non-Native English Speakers: An English Proficiency Exam is required for all non-native English speaking students applying for Grades 1- 5. Students will be assessed in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Testing dates are scheduled from February – April each school year for all students who have passed the initial Pre-screening interview and have completed and submitted an application.
Academic Review
- Applications go through an academic review process. Once final approval is given, a student’s application is sent to the Health Services Office for medical clearance.
Medical Clearance
- Applications are reviewed at Health Services and a Physical Exam Request Form will be issued to fulfill tuberculosis screening policy requirements, and any other vaccinations still needed. Once a physician completes the physical exam, please return the form and copies of all vaccine records to Health Services.
- Please review our GIS Vaccination Policy and note that we do not permit non-medical vaccination exemptions.
- Once this part of the application process is completed and submitted, Health Services will send approval to the Admissions office and an official acceptance letter will be issued.
STEP 3 – ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
Official Acceptance and Enrollment Fees Due
- Once a student’s application is approved by the Admissions Team and has passed full medical clearance, parents will receive an official letter of acceptance. If a student is denied admission, for any reason, a letter of explanation will be issued instead.
- A letter of acceptance does NOT guarantee a student’s placement in Grace International School. A student’s placement is guaranteed only when the entrance fee is paid. The entrance fee is due within four weeks of the date on the acceptance letter or the student’s first day of school, whichever is first.
- Submit your Student Acceptance Form to the Registrar and pay your entrance fee as described under Tuition & Fees
Student Visa Process Begins
- All applicants must verify non-immigrant visa status.
- Entrance fee, capitalization fee, and full-year tuition must be paid before a visa package can be processed.
- Submit the Visa Request Form to our visa department at visas@gisthailand.org to receive the documentation necessary to apply for a non-immigrant visa.
- For more information, see our Visa Requirements.
Final Registration and Welcome
- Principal sends a welcome letter to New Students and their families inviting them to participate in the New Family Welcome. This is usually scheduled the week before the start of the new academic school year. New students will also receive class assignments and any additional information.
- Parents must send the final academic records (semester or year transcript from current school) to the Registrar.
What Will You Need for The Application
- Recent Picture of Student
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Household Register (for Korean nationals – in English)
- Official Academic Records – Last two (2) consecutive years (Grades 2 – 5)
- Standardized Test Report(s) completed within the last calendar school-year (if a student has not taken a standardized test in the last year, parents can check with the Admissions Coordinator for available testing times).
- 2-3 References (Elementary – 2 Teacher references)
- Copy of Immunization Records – Vaccination Policy
- Any Additional Documents needed once the application has been submitted can be emailed to registrar@gisthailand.org
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GIS ADMISSIONS (Grade 6–8)
STEP 1 – PRE-APPLICATION
Email the Admissions Coordinator at admissions@gisthailand.org and inquire about openings.
Interview and Writing Sample
- This includes a 10-20 minute interview at the Admissions office and a 15-20 minute writing sample.
- For non-native English speakers, this also helps determine basic English proficiency and grade-level eligibility.
Entrance Exams – 3,000 Baht Fee
- Grades 6 – 8 U.S. Standardized Test – Required for all incoming students applying for grades 6 – 8. If a student does not have a standardized test score valid within the last two (2) years, a test can be scheduled with the Admissions Office. It can be administered on the same day the English Proficiency Exam for Non-Native English speakers is scheduled, which is usually a date in February – April.
- All Non-Native English Speakers: An English Proficiency Exam is required for all non-native English speaking students applying for Grades 6 – 8. Students will be assessed in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Testing dates are scheduled for February – April each school year for all students.
STEP 2 – APPLICATION
New Student Application – 2,000 Baht Fee
- All required documents must be submitted and payments made before we can process an application.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
- Students’ eligibility for enrollment will be reviewed based on documentation submitted by their parents/guardians and references.
- Wait Pool Applicants – Applicants of Non-Partner organizations may be placed in a Wait Pool to be evaluated in April. Our seats in each grade level are limited and Partner NGOs have priority.
- Decisions on applicants placed in the Wait Pool will be made at the beginning of May based on the information in their application portfolio. Our Admission Coordinator can explain more about this process if needed.
**See the Chart below for what is required to complete the New Student Application.
Academic Review
- Applications go through an academic review process. Once an application passes academic review, a student’s application moves to the Health Services Office for medical clearance.
Medical Clearance
- Applications are reviewed at Health Services and a Physical Exam Request Form will be issued to fulfill tuberculosis screening policy requirements, and any other vaccinations still needed. Once a physician completes the physical exam, please return the form and copies of all vaccine records to Health Services.
- Please review our GIS Vaccination Policy and note that we do not permit non-medical vaccination exemptions.
- Once this part of the application process is completed and submitted, Health Services will send approval to the Admissions Office and an official acceptance letter will be issued.
STEP 3 – ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
Official Acceptance and Enrollment Fees Due
- A student will receive an official acceptance letter once an application is approved by the Admissions Team and passed full medical clearance. If a student does not meet the requirements, for any reason, a letter of explanation will be sent.
- A letter of acceptance does NOT guarantee a student’s placement in Grace International School. A student’s placement is guaranteed only when the entrance fee is paid. The entrance fee is due within four weeks of the date on the acceptance letter or the student’s first day of school, whichever is first.
- Submit your Student Acceptance Form to the Registrar and pay your entrance fee as described under Tuition & Fees
Student Visa Process Begins
- All applicants must verify non-immigrant visa status.
- Entrance fee, capitalization fee, and full-year tuition must be paid before a visa request can be processed.
- Submit the Visa Request Form to our visa department at visas@gisthailand.org to receive the documentation necessary to apply for a non-immigrant visa.
- For more information, see our Visa Requirements.
Final Registration and Welcome
Usually in June-July
- Principal sends a welcome letter and the Middle School Academic Counseling Team will contact the student and begin the course request process. This usually happens in June and July.
- Parents must send the final academic records (semester or year transcript from current school) to the Registrar.
- New Students will receive an invitation to join our New Family Welcome. This is usually scheduled the week before the start of the new academic school year.
What Will You Need for The Application
- Recent Picture of Student
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Household Register (for Korean nationals – in English)
- Official Academic Records – Last two (2) consecutive years (official transcript for grades 6 – 8)
- Standardized Test Report(s) completed within the last calendar school-year (if a student has not taken a standardized test in the last year, parents can check with the Admissions Coordinator for available testing times).
- Middle School – 2 Teacher & 1 Principal/Counselor reference
- Copy of Immunization Records – Vaccination Policy
- Any Additional Documents needed, once the application has been submitted, can be emailed to registrar@gisthailand.org
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GIS ADMISSIONS (Grade 9–12)
STEP 1 – PRE-APPLICATION
Email the Admissions Coordinator at admissions@gisthailand.org and inquire about openings.
Interview and Writing Sample
- This includes a 10-20 minute interview at the Admissions office and a 15-20 minute writing sample.
- For non-native English speakers, this also helps determine basic English proficiency and grade-level eligibility.
Entrance Exams – 3,000 Baht Fee
- Grades 9 – 12 U.S. Standardized Test – Required for all incoming students applying for grades 9 – 12. If a student does not have a standardized test score valid within the last two (2) years, a test can be scheduled with the Admissions Office. It can be administered on the same day the English Proficiency Exam for Non-Native English speakers is scheduled, which is usually a date in February – April.
- All Non-Native English Speakers: An English Proficiency Exam is required for all non-native English speaking students applying for Grades 9 – 12. Students will be assessed in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Testing dates are scheduled for February – April each school year for all students.
STEP 2 – APPLICATION
New Student Application – 2,000 Baht Fee
- All required documents must be submitted and payments made before an application will be processed.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
- Students’ eligibility for enrollment will be reviewed based on documentation submitted by their parents/guardians, references, and the above-mentioned testing.
- Wait Pool Applicants – Applicants of Non-Partner organizations may be placed in a Wait Pool to be evaluated in April. Our seats in each grade level are limited and Partner NGOs have priority.
- Decisions on applicants placed in the Wait Pool will be made at the beginning of May based on the information in their application portfolio. Our Admission Coordinator can explain more about this process if needed.
**See the Chart below for what is required to complete the New Student Application.
Academic Review
- Applications go through an academic review process. Once an application passes academic review, a student’s application moves to the Health Services Office for medical clearance.
Medical Clearance
- Applications are reviewed at Health Services and a Physical Exam Request Form will be issued to fulfill tuberculosis screening policy requirements, and any other vaccinations still needed. Once a physician completes the physical exam, please return the form and copies of all vaccine records to Health Services.
- Please review our GIS Vaccination Policy and note that we do not permit non-medical vaccination exemptions.
- Once this part of the application process is completed and submitted, Health Services will send approval to the Admissions Office and an official acceptance letter will be issued.
STEP 3 – ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
Official Acceptance and Enrollment Fees Due
- A student will receive an official acceptance letter from GIS Admissions once an application is approved by the Admissions Team and passed full medical clearance. If a student does not meet the requirements, for any reason, a letter of explanation will be sent.
- A letter of acceptance does NOT guarantee a student’s placement in Grace International School. A student’s placement is guaranteed only when the entrance fee is paid. The entrance fee is due within four weeks of the date on the acceptance letter or the student’s first day of school, whichever is first.
- Submit your Student Acceptance Form to the Registrar and pay your entrance fee as described under Tuition & Fees
Student Visa Process Begins
- All applicants must verify non-immigrant visa status.
- Entrance fee, capitalization fee, and full-year tuition must be paid before a visa request can be processed.
- Submit the Visa Request Form to our visa department at visas@gisthailand.org to receive the documentation necessary to apply for a non-immigrant visa.
- For more information, see our Visa Requirements.
Final Registration and Welcome
Usually in June-July
- Principal emails a welcome letter and the High School Academic Counseling Team will contact the student and begin the course registration request process. This usually happens in June and July.
- The course registration process cannot be finalized until parents send the final academic records (semester or year transcript from current school) to the Registrar.
- New Students will receive an invitation to join our New Family Orientation. This is usually scheduled the week before the start of the new academic school year.
What Will You Need for The Application
- Recent Picture of Student
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Household Register (for Korean nationals – in English)
- Official Academic Records – Last two (2) consecutive years (official transcript for grades 9-12)
- Standardized Test Report(s) completed within the last calendar school-year (if a student has not taken a standardized test in the last year, parents can check with the Admissions Coordinator for available testing times).
- Secondary – 2 Teacher & 1 Principal/Counselor reference)
- Copy of Immunization Records – Vaccination Policy
- Any Additional Documents needed once the application has been submitted can be emailed to registrar@gisthailand.org
For students coming from one of the following Home Education Programs:
- Traditional Program
- An online platform such as TPS, Northstar Academy, Abeka Online Academy, Liberty Dual Enrollment Program, etc.
- Or a hybrid of both online and traditional textbooks/workbooks.
Parents will need to fill out one of the following documents and upload it into the New Student Application as the student’s official school transcript:
- Elementary Homeschool Factsheet (for students applying to grades 1-5)
- Middle School Homeschool Factsheet (for students applying to grades 6-8)
- High School Homeschool Factsheet (for students applying to grades 9-12)
If you need help getting your standardized testing documentation, your options include:
- Contact Admissions Coordinator at admissions@gisthailand.org to request standardized testing.
- Contact other local educational consultant resources for testing availability such as the Asia Educational Resource Consortium.
- Test results in language arts, reading, and math are required. Results in additional subjects, while not required, help the school understand your child’s needs more fully.
All students wishing to return to Grace International School for another school year must contact the Registrar at registrar@gisthailand.org
A student who withdraws and who does not attend GIS for two school years or more must begin the application process again. For tuition and fee purposes, they will be assessed payments as a new student.
